The council also unanimously approved an ordinance on first reading that would authorize a 2-percent increase in pay for all city employees and a $300 bonus for city employees effective July 12.

Lebanon police Chief Scott Bowen also presented life-saving awards to Officer Steve Green, Officer Robert Bates and volunteer fireman Jason Peck. The trio saved Peter Condiles from a serious wreck that happened June 9 on Interstate 40. Sherri Condiles, Peter’s wife, was also on hand to help present the awards and thank the officers and fireman.

According to Bowen, it’s likely Peter Condiles lost control of his car due to medical reasons. He said Bates, Green and Peck positioned Condiles’ head and body in a manner that opened his airway that was blocked when they arrived.